People are not meant to be isolated. And teams are not groups of individual performers. They are an interactive team that takes the time to understand one another. They have each other’s back. They collaborate well. They can anticipate what the other needs/wants based on time-tested trust. [...]
Go ahead and ask for time off during the holidays. Here's why . . . “The discomfort is particularly high within the banking sector, where nearly two-thirds (64%) of employees told us they’re uncomfortable asking for time off. In contrast, only half of employees working in the [...]
Another phenomenal day! As I’ve said before, there are those companies who talk about investing in their people and those companies that really do! This is a ‘really do’ company. 4 years running and 8 team sessions later they keep investing in the growth of their people and [...]
I recently came across an HBR article (https://buff.ly/2VvTOkJ) about growing your influence at work. In short, it suggested that things like your title and number of direct reports really don't carry you far within the organization like they once might have. Instead, informal power can help you "mobilize [...]
I’ve been coaching a wonderful emerging leader in a Fortune 500 company. She is “wonderful” in that she has a genuine desire to be an excellent leader, a valuable contributor to the organization and to explore where she can be a better version of herself. She does [...]
In this day and age of transparency, of demanding authenticity and exposing inauthenticity, congruency is our calling card. It is no longer enough to "do a good job": it's about being an authentic person. This is what we are witnessing in the #MeToo movement and in the latest [...]
It's one thing to say we invest in our people, it’s another thing to do it. Here’s what one of my customers does…I have a corporate client who holds "Open Office Hours" with me one day a week. I make myself available at the same time, the same [...]
This man is clearly a hero!My mother was able to save 2 people's lives by knowing and applying CPR. It takes action!There are many stories of someone who reconsidered suicide due to someone giving them a smile that day. It takes connection!Where might you make the difference in [...]
"Adding value by reducing your boss' stress". The language may resonate or may be off-putting. The sentiment remains...I was recently wrapping up a coaching series with a client and when I asked her the top key takeaways the first one she listed is another way of saying what [...]
Coming Full Circle… 5 years ago a cancer patient at City of Hope; Friday I found myself leading a workshop for a leadership team at the City of Hope. Life is so good!! I shared an interesting story with them that helps us understand the true power of leadership.At [...]
The three legs: The What, Why and How have equal weight but often only the What is addressed in the planning.Are you remembering to address all three with your team as you plan for success in 2019?What: Your functional role and being technically competent (which is pay to [...]
“The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled.” – Danny Meyer, Restaurateur Danny suggests ‘well-handled’ is achieved by these 5 A’s: Awareness (that you made a mistake) Acknowledge (take responsibility) Apologize (communicate) Amend (take action) Apply (additional generosity / go beyond the call) A+ Danny! And [...]
I had the good fortune to participate in the Global Leadership Summit last week. There were pearls of wisdom from Simon Sinek and John Maxwell as you might expect. And also so many gems from others you may not be as familiar with. I just have to share [...]
“Every experience will bring you a blessing or a lesson. Both are equally valuable.”-- Carla Harris, Vice Chairman, Morgan Stanley Priceless Carla! Thank you.Failure can only occur when we don’t learn or exercise the courage to persist. So what’s your mindset on mistakes? As a leader, do you cultivate courage [...]
A recent study showed that over 65% of employees are uninterested, uninspired and unfulfilled. And that number is even greater in the U.S. according to Gallup.Onboarding is a prime opportunity to activate a first step of an on-going engagement strategy. When done well it can provide much positive impact including: Creating [...]